Archive for the ‘Gardening Tools’ Category
Gloves you may want to consider to protect your hands.
25
May
Though you will have many tools that will be utilized in your garden, your most used tool will be your hands. You use your hands for dividing, mulching, digging and weeding, and though there are tools you can purchase to do these jobs, it is often much easier just to use your hands. You will need to protect all of your tools, including your hands. We will review gloves now. We will look at each of the jobs and the right glove for each.
There are lots of different gloves to choose from for basic gardening. You have choices of composites, leather and cotton gloves. Cotton gloves are cheap yes, but they wear quickly and weigh a lot when they are wet. All leather gloves are better, but still get wet and are better protection for thorns.
The new spandex/lycra composites fit relatively well for men but women have a harder time making them work. There are one size fits all gloves, are stylish and colorful and do not hold water at all. They keep the moisture away and last well due to the hard wearing nylon on the palms and fingers. These are great for the ladies but not so much for the guys. Bionic gloves look familiar if you have ever seen sports and they are tough and convenient.
Rubber coated gloves are great for comfort and if wetness is a major factor, work wonderfully. Mudgloves shed water well and come in lots of colors and are reasonably priced.
When working on rose bushes and dealing with the thorns that come with these beautiful flowers, there are rose gauntlets with protection to the elbow. If you have rose bushes, you will definately want to consider these.
If you are one of those people who don’t particularly like gloves, the answer may be the new spray on gloves. These are a silicon spray that seals the hands from grime and cleaning up is a breeze.
These are all ideas to protect your most precious tools: your hands.
Tree trimming equipment.
31
Mar
Tree trimming is something you can hire a contractor to do or you can choose to do it yourself. If you choose to do it yourself, it is best to pick high quality equipment. How great the tree looks after the trimming will depend on the types of tools you will use. Here are some steps that will help you with choosing the right equipment.
First, you will need tools for climbing trees such as harnesses, ropes, rigging gear, etc. This equipment is very important and you should not skimp on price. It will keep you from falling out of the tree while working.
You will want a pair of climbing boots which will keep you from being scraped while climbing. The boots will also protect you from a chainsaw and other tools.
High quality hand saws and pruners are important as well. Equipment should have long lasting blades or you will have to replace them often. You will need a couple of pole saws and pruners. These items will keep you from having to climb too high in the tree.
You can store your equipment in scabbards and sheaths when not in use. This will also protect your hands while they are stored if you accidentally grab your food.
Invest in power tools with safety features like a second braking system. On a chain saw, a chain guard will help your hands not to come in contact with the chain, should it break.
